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Mark Bassingthwaighte, Risk Manager: Jan 3, 2018 12:00:00 AM
No one enjoys hearing feedback about themselves that is critical in nature; but don’t get me wrong. Sometimes we need to hear that we’re not meeting the expectations of others. Critical feedback shared respectfully can be a wonderful opportunity...
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Mark Bassingthwaighte, Risk Manager: Dec 20, 2017 12:00:00 AM
Sometimes clients genuinely wish to say thanks, particularly during this time of year, and the giving of a gift can be a very appropriate and...
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Mark Bassingthwaighte, Risk Manager: Dec 13, 2017 12:00:00 AM
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Mark Bassingthwaighte, Risk Manager: Dec 7, 2017 12:00:00 AM
Malpractice claims alleging a conflict of interest have been a serious concern for insurers for years. One of the reasons is this. Conflict of...
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Mark Bassingthwaighte, Risk Manager: Nov 29, 2017 12:00:00 AM
There are a number of common questions that policyholders ask in regards to reporting claims. In this episode, ALPS Claims Attorney John Ries talks...
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Mark Bassingthwaighte, Risk Manager: Nov 9, 2017 12:00:00 AM
Let’s review the basics. ABA Model Rule 1.2 (c) allows a lawyer to limit the scope of the representation if the limitation is reasonable under the...
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Mark Bassingthwaighte, Risk Manager: Nov 7, 2017 12:00:00 AM
Mark sits down with Julie Patterson, a longtime ALPS Business Development Representative, bringing with her two decades of experience helping law...
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Mark Bassingthwaighte, Risk Manager: Oct 26, 2017 12:00:00 AM
ALPS In Brief, The ALPS Risk Management Podcast, is hosted by ALPS Risk Manager, Mark Bassingthwaighte. While in Missoula, Libby Benet, U.S. Lead...
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Mark Bassingthwaighte, Risk Manager: Oct 9, 2017 12:00:00 AM
Assumptions. We all make them day after day. In fact, as I see it, doing so allows most days to progress with some level of predictability. For...
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Mark Bassingthwaighte, Risk Manager: Aug 29, 2017 12:00:00 AM
I’ve always been curious about why some attorneys never take the time to make sure that at least the name of every declined prospective client makes...
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Mark Bassingthwaighte, Risk Manager: Aug 18, 2017 12:00:00 AM
(Updated May 19, 2023) The days when an attorney could send an unencrypted email without worry, remain blissfully ignorant about encrypting a...
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Mark Bassingthwaighte, Risk Manager: May 8, 2017 12:00:00 AM
I’m not sure why, but I’ve always had a fondness for the word patsy. While the word doesn’t seem to be in wide use anymore, I personally believe the...
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Mark Bassingthwaighte, Risk Manager: Apr 12, 2017 12:00:00 AM
(Updated March 2024) Everyone makes a wrong decision now and again. Unfortunately, if the wrong decision was agreeing to take on a client that you...
